Category: Two part structural adhesive

Toughened epoxy resin 2605 is an epoxy adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This product is often specified when bonding a variety of surfaces, such as worktop joints, glass and plastic components.

Epoxy product information

Toughened epoxy resin 2605 is a typical two part system (a hardener and a resin) that, when mixed, will solidify due to polymerisation. This chemistry is very stable and can be modified and filled with ease, allowing us to attain a wide variety of cured attributes from a single base product. For example, silver can be added to attain conductivity, quartz fillers can be added to improve impact resistance.

This versatile chemistry produces typically long open times and rigid bonds, and is available in a range of viscosities; from flowable liquids to thixotropic pastes.

How to apply toughened epoxy resin 2605

Our toughened epoxy resin 2605 has a 5 minute working life with a 12 minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

We have a comprehensive range of epoxy glues, epoxy resins and alternatives to other manufacturers’ epoxies, for bonding metals or plastics together.

Our toughened epoxy resin 2605 is available in clear and black, in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Two part structural adhesive 2102 polyolefin bonder is part of our structural bonding range. This product is designed specifically to bond polyolefins and other low surface energy (LSE) plastics together.

Benefits of two part structural adhesive 2102 polyolefin bonder

Two part structural adhesive 2102 has high tensile and shear performance.

Our acrylic range is also capable of filling gaps up to 10mm whilst maintaining the adhesive’s structural strength and characteristics.

How to apply two part structural adhesive 2102 polyolefin bonder

Our two part structural adhesive 2102 has a 5 minute working life with a 10 minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

Our two part structural adhesive 2102 is available in neutral, in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Toughened epoxy resin 2650 is an epoxy adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This product is often specified when bonding a variety of surfaces, such as worktop joints, glass and plastic components.

2650: 2 (two part adhesive), 6 (epoxy), 50 (50 minutes working time)

Benefits of toughened epoxy resin 2650

This adhesive is capable of bonding aluminium, steel, engineered plastics and composites together.

This type of toughened epoxy is a great alternative to the well known epoxy resins, adhesives or glues such as Araldite etc.

Epoxy product information

Toughened epoxy resin 2650 is a typical two part system (a hardener and a resin) that, when mixed, will solidify due to polymerisation. This chemistry is very stable and can be modified and filled with ease, allowing us to attain a wide variety of cured attributes from a single base product. For example, silver can be added to attain conductivity, quartz fillers can be added to improve impact resistance.

This versatile chemistry produces typically long open times and rigid bonds, and is available in a range of viscosities; from flowable liquids to thixotropic pastes.

How to apply toughened epoxy resin 2650

Our toughened epoxy resin 2650 has a 50 minutes working life with a 80 minutes fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

We have a comprehensive range of epoxy glues, epoxy resins and alternatives to other manufacturers’ epoxies, for bonding metals or plastics together.

Our toughened epoxy resin 2650 is available in clear and black, in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Our two part structural adhesive 2104 pink/green is an acrylic adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This strong adhesive is capable of bonding aluminium, steel, engineered plastics and composites together.

Benefits of two part structural adhesive 2104

This product has high temperature resistance, tensile and shear performance.

This acrylic adhesive is also capable of filling gaps up to 10mm whilst maintaining its structural strength and characteristics.

Two part structural adhesive 2104 can bond aluminium (and other metal) joints together in architectural cladding applications. It is also suitable for composites or metal brackets to GRP / FRP composite structures.

How to apply two part structural adhesive 2104

Our two part structural adhesive 2104 has a four minute working life and an eight minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

Our two part structural adhesive 2104 is available in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Toughened epoxy resin 2620 is an epoxy adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This product is often specified when bonding a variety of surfaces, such as worktop joints, glass and plastic components.

2620: 2 (two part adhesive), 6 (epoxy), 20 (20 minutes working time)

Benefits of toughened epoxy resin 2620

This adhesive is capable of bonding aluminium, steel, engineered plastics and composites together.

This type of toughened epoxy is a great alternative to the well known epoxy resins, adhesives or glues such as Araldite etc.

Epoxy product information

Toughened epoxy resin 2620 is a typical two part system (a hardener and a resin) that, when mixed, will solidify due to polymerisation. This chemistry is very stable and can be modified and filled with ease, allowing us to attain a wide variety of cured attributes from a single base product. For example, silver can be added to attain conductivity, quartz fillers can be added to improve impact resistance.

This versatile chemistry produces typically long open times and rigid bonds, and is available in a range of viscosities; from flowable liquids to thixotropic pastes.

How to apply toughened epoxy resin 2620

Our toughened epoxy resin 2620 has a 30-45 minute working life with a 60 minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

We have a comprehensive range of epoxy glues, epoxy resins and alternatives to other manufacturers’ epoxies, for bonding metals or plastics together.

Our toughened epoxy resin 2620 is available in clear and black, in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Two part structural adhesive 2150 is an acrylic adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This product is often specified when bonding aluminium (and other metals) joints together in architectural cladding applications. This product is also often specified when bonding composites or metal brackets to GRP / FRP composite structures within the marine industry, such as on yachts.

Two part structural adhesives technical information

A methyl methacrylate is the methyl ester of methacrylate acid. Its primary use is to manufacture a number of different plastics, but it is also the main ingredient in our range of adhesive products.

Methacrylate adhesives are supplied in a two part system that, when mixed, offer a controlled cure speed suited to the application. The cured adhesive can offer incredibly high tensile, shear and peel strength, whilst also resisting impact loads at both elevated and sub zero temperatures.

The unique chemistry of our two part structural adhesive 2150 is unrivalled in terms of convenience, ease of use and superior mechanical strength. Use for bonding engineered plastics, composites, steel, aluminium and other alloys.

How to apply two part structural adhesive 2150

Our two part structural adhesive 2150 has a 50 minute working life with a 80 minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

Our two part structural adhesive 2150 is available in white, in 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Our two part structural adhesive 2115 is an acrylic adhesive and part of our structural bonding range. This product is often specified when bonding aluminium (and other metal) joints together in architectural cladding applications. It is also suitable for composites or metal brackets to GRP / FRP composite structures.

Benefits of two part structural adhesive 2115

This adhesive is capable of bonding aluminium, steel, engineered plastics and composites together.

Two part structural adhesive 2115 has high temperature resistance, tensile and shear performance.

Our acrylic range is also capable of filling gaps up to 10mm whilst maintaining the adhesive’s structural strength and characteristics.

Two part structural adhesives technical information

A methyl methacrylate is the methyl ester of methacrylate acid. Its primary use is to manufacture a number of different plastics, but it is also the main ingredient in our range of adhesive products.

Methacrylate adhesives are supplied in a two part system that, when mixed, offer a controlled cure speed suited to the application. The cured adhesive can offer incredibly high tensile, shear and peel strength, whilst also resisting impact loads at both elevated and sub zero temperatures.

The unique chemistry of our two part structural adhesive 2115 is unrivalled in terms of convenience, ease of use and superior mechanical strength. Use for bonding engineered plastics, composites, steel, aluminium and other alloys.

How to apply two part structural adhesive 2115

Our two part structural adhesive 2115 has a 15 minute working life with a 25 minute fixture time. Before dispensing, ensure that surfaces are clean, dry and free of any dirt, dust and grease. For the best results, we recommend using CTA IPA Cleaner Degreaser.

Use sufficient pressure over the whole surface at room temperature to ensure maximum adhesion to substrates.

Purchasing information

Our two part structural adhesive 2115 is available in neutral and black, 50ml and 400ml, for use with manual or pneumatic applicator guns and nozzles. If a larger volume is required, we are able to supply 20 litre pails and 200 litre drums, which also require bulk dispensing units. Trial kits are also available for this product. For more information, please contact us. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us via the yellow chatbox, fill out our online contact form, email us at sales@ctaltd.co.ukor call us directly on +44 (0) 121 378 2909.

Adhesive vs welding and mechanical fixing… a thought happening much more frequently in today’s modern manufacturing times. Which would you choose for your application? What do you currently use in the work place, is it the right way? How can you be sure that a structural adhesive will be strong enough to replace welding or mechanical fixing?

We have provided a useful reference chart to show the advantages of bonding methods at a glance:

Thousands of industries are choosing high performance structural acrylic adhesives and replacing standard joining methods such as welding and mechanical fasteners such as rivets or bolts and we agree with them. All the answers are pointing to structural adhesive as the best way to go, read on for more information and helpful insights.

Performance and economic drivers are compelling users to let go of old methods which are costly solutions and swap them for the less expensive and more advantageous option of adhesive bonding. Yes it is time to wave good-bye to old fashioned joining processes and move into the future to the new line of high performing structural adhesives such as CTA 2105 and Fusionbond 372

Advantages of structural adhesives

Structural adhesives are cost effective and will help cut manufacturing costs by reducing the number of mechanical fasteners, spot welds and filler metal required to create a joint or attach two substrates. Adhesive joint design.

In the manufacturing process, adhesives are generally hidden between two substrates, which can offer aesthetic improvements over welding and mechanical fasteners. An adhesive bonded joint will result in a smooth, clean surface, which requires minimal surface preparation prior to final finishing. Therefore, manufacturers can eliminate labour intensive finishing costs such as sanding off imperfections from spot welding.

A huge superiority to advanced product design is that adhesives can be pre applied to parts otherwise inaccessible to mechanical fastening or welding during the assembly process. This revelation enables engineers not to be bound in their innovation of design by previous obstacles such as space or accessibility. An additional benefit is the reduction in the amount of time it takes to join substrates. Welding or installing mechanical fasteners is generally more time consuming compared to using a structural adhesive.

Structural adhesives excel in joining dissimilar substrates and materials with different thicknesses. Adhesive compensates for the differences in expansion and contraction in dissimilar materials. High performance structural adhesives can form resilient bonds and maintain strength over a wide range of temperatures.

Adhesives have the ability to eliminate stress concentration caused by spot welds, rivers, screws, and other mechanical fasteners while maintaining surface integrity. Where as a rivet or screw hole in a substrate concentrates the stress at the hole, which can potentially decrease the physical properties of the substrate, adhesives spread the load over the entire bonded area. Visit adhesive stress loads.

Using structural adhesives can reduce the weight of finished product or structure because less welding metals and mechanical fasteners are used. Additionally, eliminating screw holes and rivets in the assembly process enables manufacturers to utilise thinner, lighter materials without concerns of distortion, splitting, or crazing at the mechanically fastened site. An added benefit of eliminating the holes in metal is that it can also reduce the chance of rust and corrosion.

Unlike welding, structural adhesives have the ability to maintain the integrity of the bonded materials because there is no metal distortion or weakening due to heat when using adhesives. Structural adhesives can also increase the stiffness of structures and provide the necessary fatigue and force resistance.

Adhesive vs welding and mechanical fixing –

Who is choosing structural adhesive?

The answer is “everyone”. New applications are being developed and tested daily. Reports from the agricultural industry show workers are repairing metal fences using structural adhesives instead of welding. Marine industry manufacturers are bonding parts using structural adhesives in applications that require high resistance to chemicals like kerosene, hydrocarbon oil, mineral spirits, and ethylene glycol. The automotive industry is moving away from rivets in favour of structural adhesives due to a combination of corrosion resistance, stress relief and cost reduction. Aerospace engineers were among the earliest industries to adopt structural adhesives, mainly because adhesives can create seals that keep water out of metal fabrications while providing corrosion protection.

If you have an application and would like to discuss further with our technical team or would like a site visit or demonstration please contact us. We have a fantastic range of high performance structural adhesives specifically for product assembly application.